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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.37, 519.40 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.37, 519.40 and 219.02 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.37 : 519.40 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.37/519.40 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.37x = 519.40 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.37x = 113,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,757.09/376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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